RECORD OFFICE The following records have been deposited during the year ended 31 March 1967:

PARISH RECORDS 1. Branston : Registers, 1591-1910; Churchwardens' Account Books, 1677-1928; Faculties (3), 1896-1935; Constables' Account Books, 1611-1725; Overseers of the Poor Account Book, 1752-1805; Constable and Overseers' Account Book, 1830-1836; Surveyors of the Highways Account Book, 1827-1840. 2. Burton Lazars: Registers, 1762-1837; Churchwardens, Constables and Over­ seers' Accounts, 1674-1785; Vouchers (83 bdles), 1714-1887; Tithe map, 1842; Overseers of the Poor: Appointments, 1830, Removal Orders (5), 1809-1831, Bastardy Papers, 1808-1828, Apprenticeship Indenture, 1818; Overseers of the Highway: Appointments, 1810, Notes on highway work done 1810, Vagrancy warrants, 1810- 1811. 3. Claybrooke: Registers, 1564-1856. 4. : Registers, 1656-1738. 5. : Registers, 1552-1884; Churchwardens' Account Books, 1824-1932; Church Rate Book, 1789; Vestry Minute Books, 1854-1921; Faculties, 1855-1963; Cash Book of the Qerk of Works for the rebuilding of Earl Shilton Church, 1855- 1856; Overseers of the Poor Account Books, 1785-1836. 6. Freeby: Registers, 1604-1822; Tithe map and apportionment, 1846. 7. Glenfield : Registers, 1604-1949; Churchwardens' Account Books, 1881-1942; Faculties (9), 1874-1952; Vestry Minute Book, 1873-1932; Church Council Meeting Minute Books (3), 1901-1952; Tithe Redemption Certificates (8), 1910-1936; Tithe Altered Apportionment, 1929; Kirby Muxloe School Committee Minute Book, 1872-1886; Church Rate Books, 1848-1861; Poor Rate Books, 1812-1861; Highway Rate Books, 1785-1863; Overseers of the Poor Account Book, 1801-1834; Surveyors of the Highways Account Books, 1844-1855; Jury lists, 1851-1864. 8. : Registers, 1563-1955; Churchwardens' Account Book, 1891-1917; Parochial Church Council Account Books, 1924-1951; Faculties (9), 1861-1965; Vestry Minute Book, 1851-1894; Parochial Church Council Minute Books, 1920-1958. 9. Hungarton: Registers, 1614-1836; Faculties (2), 1930-1934. 10. Kirby Bellars : Marriage Licences, (23), 1800-1924; Faculties (4), 1884-1952; Papers re restoration of Church, 1892-1900; Churchwardens' Vouchers, 1810-1837; Tithe Award (Copy), 1848; Papers, including plan, for sale of Kirby glebe land in , 1879-1901, with correspondence re glebe rentals, 1860-1890; Constables' Account, 1785; Poor Rate Books, 1907-1914; Poor Rate Collectors' Monthly State­ ment and Collecting Books, 1900-1913; Kirby Bellars Horticultural Society Minute Book, 1910; Photograph of mill at Frisby-on-the-Wreak (now demolished), c.1900. II. Kirby Muxloe: Rules of the Kirby Muxloe Industrial and Provident Freehold Land Society Ltd. 1879; Plan of Land Society's estate, c.1882; Plans (3) of the lay­ out of graves in Kirby Muxloe cemetery, 1939~1949; Copy plan of sewers in Kirby Muxloe, 1900. 12. (additional deposit): Churchwardens' Accounts, 1873-1874, 1887-1888 (2 printed sheets); G. Gilbert Scott's approval of drawings for 'chancel standards, 1862; Rental of charity and glebe lands, 1883-1884; Sale particulars of property in Loughborough, 1895; Sale sparticulars of building land in Loughborough, 1898; Printed plan of property belonging to the Governors of Loughborough Endowed Schools, 1926. 13. : Registers, 1545-1932; Marriage Banns, 1950-1956; Parish Clerks' Register, 1714-1772; Marriage Licences, 1862-1924; Sermon Book (texts and subjects), 1849-1854; Service Regis'ters, 1862-1930; Register of Preachers, 88 LEICESTERSHIRE RECORD OFFICE 89

Offertory and Communicants, 1892-1931; Confirmation Oass Book, 1844-1883; Churchwardens' Accounts (40 items), 1547-1914 (series incomplete); Collections and Attendances Account Books, 1847-1884, Church Accounts, 1907-1914; Church­ wardens' Vouchers, (66 belles), 1710-1915; Church Levy, 1790-1791; Papers and drawings by Sir G. Scott for church restoration, 1848-1868; Plan of Parish Church with names of occupiers of pews, 1741-1742; Papers re re-seating of church, 1874- 1875; Photographs: (a) nave before restoration of chancel and re-seating, c.1884, (b) nave, c.1891, (c) Lady Chapel, c.1895; Faculties (2), 1928-1929; Sunday Schools: Treasurers' Account Book, 1824-1874; Melton and District Church Sunday School Teachers Association Minute Book, 1914-1934; Melton and District Church Choirs Association Minute Book, 1892-1896; Ward Memorial Fund Bank Book, 1873-1875; Markham Memorial Fund Bank Book, 1881-1888; Committee for memorial to Earl of Wilton Minute Book, 1883; Queen's Jubilee and Colles Memorial Hall Com­ mittee's Minute Book, 1887-1891; Papers re erection of almshouses in Melton, 1887; Queen's Jubilee Almshouses Fund Bank Book, 1887-1889; Colles Memorial Hall Fund Bank Book, 1889-1894; Colles Hall Building Account Vouchers, 1890; Photograph of the laying of the Foundation Stone of Colles Hall, 1891; Overseers of the Poor: Accounts, 1565-1596, 1728-1729, 1745, Relief Payments, 1801-1802, 1835- 1836, Poor Relief Levies and Assessments, 1596, 1773, 1801, Rate Book, 1914; Plan of charity estates of Sir Richard Paynes in Melton, 1851; Thomas Clarke's Charity Account Book, 1852-1885; Wards Charity: recipients of bread, 1897-1924, bread bills, 1905-1924, statements of accounts, 1876-1894; Melton Benevolent Society Qothing Qub: Account Books, 1854-1873, Bank Book, 1852-1870, Account and Subscription Notebooks, 1866-1875; Particulars of charitable donations for the benefit of Melton, 1861; Highway Levy Books 1813, 1815; Constables' Accounts, 1587-1597, and miscellaneous papers including assessments, orders and receipts for subsidies, fifteenths and tenths, 1555-1608; Town Estate: Townwardens' Accounts 1556-1634, Spinney Wardens' Accounts (5 items) 1556-1561, misc. papers re Spinney's purchase and rights of common 1564-1615, Trust deeds 1341-1751, Leases of Town lands, 1587-1696, Town land legal papers, 16th and 17th centuries; Miscellanea: Melton Recorder, February-July 1845; Melton Institute and Qub Company Ltd. Minute Book, 1877-1879; Melton Mowbray Benevolent Society Minute Book, 1892- 1902; Melton Mowbray Philharmonic Society Minute Book, 1898-1902; Photographs of (a) Anne of Oeaves House before restoration, c.1870, (b) Burton Street under flood, 1900. 14. Newbold Verdon: Registers, 1542-1939; Parish Clerks' Register, 1680-1732; Faculty, 1833; Churchwardens' Account Book, 1775-1899; Vouchers, 1750; Tithe agreements (12) for money payments in lieu of tithes, 1655; Overseers of the Poor Account Book, 1815-1824; Survey and Valuation of Enclosure in Newbold Verdon, 1776; List of volunteers from Newbold in the event of invasion by , 1797, 15. North K.ilworth: Registers, 1553-1941; Service Registers 1901-1962; Marriage licences (4), 1837-1962; Faculties (9), 1864-1962, Papers re induction of Rev. C. W. Cox, 1901; Papers re (a) erection of a new south aisle, 1864, (b) organ and vestry, c.1879, and (c) new bells 1904-19o6; Churchwardens' Accounts, 1889-1931; Vestry Minute Books (3 vols), 1860-1938 (also minutes of Parochial Church Council, 1918- 1947); Glebe: plan 1855, rent accounts, 1901-1903, particulars with plan and papers re sale of part of the glebe, 1919-1920; Mortgage Deeds, 1873-1935; Subscription list and accounts for churchyard extension, 1921-1922; Papers re Belgrave Memorial Hall, 20th century; Coal and Qothing Oub Subscription Book, 1927-1929; Minute and Account Book for the local branch of the Society for the Propogation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, 1843-1904. 16. Peatling Magna: Surveyors of the Highways Account Book, 1831-1862, and Analysis Account Book, 1858-1859, 17. : Registers, 1695-1930. t,8. Quorn: Registers, 1577-1930; Faculties, 1865-1923; Churchwardens' Account Books, 1745-1905; Apprenticeship Indentures (84), 1716-1840; Register of Appren- 90 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHJEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

tices, 1826-1837; Register of Removal Orders, 1708-1826 and Apprentices, 1716- 1774; Removal Orders (84), 1726-1859; Settlement Certificates (147), 1704-1828; Settlement Examinations (44), 1736-1863; Filiation Orders (32), 1817-1837; Bastardy Bonds, 1747-1791; Copy list of the common houses in , made in 1630; Surveyors of the Highways Account Book, I767-1809. 19. Saddington: Ordnance Survey Maps, 25in. scale, 1886. 20. Shawell: Registers, I760-1836; Churchwardens' Account Books, 1609-1918; Poor Rate Book, 1792-1837; Surveyor of the Highways Account Book, I768-1836. 21. Shearsby: Churchwardens' Account Book, 1840-1870. 22. South Kilworth (additional deposit): Registers, 1775-19!7; Service Registers, 1885-1946; Marriage Licences (12), 1843-1951; Faculties (14), 1868-1963; Sequestra­ tion Orders, 1931 and 1948; Papers, including plans re enlarging South Kilworth church, 19th century; Report of Archdeacon's Visitation, 1928; Glebe terrier, 1821; Papers re drainage of church lands, 1863-1904, and the rectory drainage, 1887; Mortgage deeds (church revenues) (4), 1940-1956, and miscellaneous mortgage deeds (5) re property in South Kilworth, 1776-1897; Subscription book for a wheeled bier, 1935; Miscellaneous papers re poor relief, Gobert's and Sarah Braye Charities, 1834-1895. 23. Thurlaston (additional deposit): Marriage Registers, 1807-1837. 24. Welby: Tithe Map and apportionment, 1839.

FAMILY AND ESTATE RECORDS I. Conant Family (additional deposit): Correspondence and papers of the Barker family, formerly of Lyndon Hall, Rutland, 17th-18th centuries; bonds and legal papers of the Collin family of Great Easton, 1630-1674; Rentals, accounts and correspondence, Conant estates in Lincolnshire, 1870-1903. 2. Dalby Family: Deeds of family properties in Leicestershire, and , 18th-19th centuries, and probate papers of the Dalby family (), 19th century. 3. Martin Family: Estate and personal papers of the Martin family in Anstey and . Deeds, accounts, diaries and correspondence, etc. including letters from Florence Nightingale, 17th-2oth centuries. 4. Winstanley Family: Deeds and papers of the Winstanley family, formerly of Braunstone, relating mainly to Braunstone and neighbouring parishes and to properties in other counties, 13th-19th centuries. Estate Papers, I7th-19th centuries, Militia and military papers, I7th-2oth centuries and family papers, 18th-2oth centuries. OFFICIAL RECORDS 1. Poor Law Union: Market Harborough Union Workhouse (later Public Assistance Institution), papers. Master's half-yearly report books, 1914- 1946; Chaplain's report book, 1920-1952; Collector's receipt and payment books, 19u-1916; Collector's Account Book, 1924-1931; Receiving Officer's receipt and expenditure book, 1912-1914; Outdoor Relief Books, 19u-1917; Application and Report Books, 1912-1916; Registers of Deaths, 1914-1948; Master's Report Books, 1933-1948; Master's Journal, 1929-1933; Masters' Receipt and Payment Books, 1930-1949; Creed register, 1935-1949; Indoor relief list books, 1936-1949; Relief Order Books, 1936-1938; Admission and Discharge Books, 1930-1949; Admission and Discharge Books (Casuals), 1939-1949. 2. Leicestershire and Rutland Fire Service: Occurrence Books of Fire Stations at , 1956-1961, Melton Mowbray, 1952-1962, and Oakham, 1947-1959. 3. Rutland County Constabulary: Orders approved by the Justices, 1863; General Orders issued by the Chief Constable, 1870-1873; Occurrence Book, 1934-1951; Uppingham Police District: Volume containing Hsts of "Known Thieves and Depredators", etc. 1862-1870, Prisoners' Description Book, 1865-1906, Prisoners' Property Book, 1875-19o6, Register of Charges, 1875-1913, Cell Book, 1889-1909. LEICESTERSHIRE RECORD OFFICE 91

NONCONFORMIST RECORDS I. Baptist: Arnesby Chapel: Church Minute Book, 1847-1884. 2 . Congregational : Bardon Park Chapel: Volume containing (i) historical account of the church, c.1914 (ii) minutes of church meetings, 1876-1914 (iii) collections journal, 1875-1914 (iv) roll of members, 1876-1909 (v) registers of marriages, 1879-1913, baptisms, 1875- 1914 and burials, 1877-1909; Printed rules of the Sabbath School Bardon Park Chapel, 1848. 3. Methodist: Ashby-de-la-Zouch Circuit: (a) Wesleyan Methodist: Chapel Trust Minute Book, 1866-1869; St. John's Chapel Trust Minute Book, 1928-1961; Breedon Chapel Trust Account Book, 1890-1949; Moira Centenary Chapel Trust Minute Book, 1905-1952; Chapel Trust Minute Books, 2 vols., 1891-1944. (b) Primitive Methodist: Ashby-de-la-Zouch Circuit Quarterly Meeting Minute Books, 1888-1922; Ashby-de-la-Zouch Chapel Sunday School Treasurer's Cash Book, 1903-1958; Coleorton Chapel Trust and Sunday School Minute Book, 1896- 1906; Donisthorpe Moira Road Chapel : Trust Minute Book, 1927-1956, and Trust Account Book, 1919-1956. Market Harborough Circuit: (a) Market Harborough Wesleyan Circuit: Quarterly Meeting Minute Books, 1903- 1944; Circuit Stewards' Account Books, 1834-1902; Local Preachers' Quarterly Meet­ ing Minute Books, 1892-1941; Wesleyan Missionary Society Branch Account Books, 1841-1901. (b) Husbands Bosworth Wesleyan Chapel: Trust Account Book, 1867-1935. (c) Kibworth Beauchamp Wesleyan Chapel: Leaders' Meeting Minute Book, 1902- 1946; Trust Minute Book, 1847-1892; Trust Account Books, 1879-1918. (d) Market Harborough Wesleyan Chapel : Trust Minute Book, 1914-1953; Sunday School Minute Book, 1889-1906. (e) Mowsley Wesleyan Chapel: Seat Rent Cash Book, 1880-1894, also contains Trust Accounts, 1882-1963 and Trust Minutes, 1906-1918. Melton Mowbray Circuit: (a) Melton Mowbray Wesleyan Circuit: Quarterly Meeting Minute Books (6), 1827-1957; Circuit Stewards' Account Books, 1809-1944; Local Preachers' Quarterly Meeting Minute Books, 1852-1925; Circuit Schedule Books, 1845-1934; Chapel Trust Schedules, 1860-1941; Register Book of members, by chapels, 1814-1841. Sage Cross Chapel, Melton Mowbray: Trust Minute Books, 1870-1946; Trust Account Books, 1829-1894; Leaders' Meeting Minute Books, 1905-1964; Poor Stewards' Account Book, 1903-1942; Sunday School : Minute Books (5) 1862-1949, Account Books, 1865-1908, Admission Book, 1880-1905, Attendance Register, 1944- 1949, Teachers' rolls, 1880-1945; Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society, Melton Mowbray Branch Account Books, 1848-1864; Wesleyan Methodist Foreign Mission­ ary Society, Melton Mowbray Branch Account Books, 1927-1933, and Women's Section Minute Books, 1928-1941. Asfordby Chapel: Trust Minute Books (2), 1894-1951; Trust Account Books, 1838- 1953; Leaders' Meetings Minute Books, 1905-1951. Frisby Chapel: Trust Minute Book, 1903-1916. Grimston Chapel: Trust Account Book, 1840-1915. Roby Chapel: Trust Minute Book, 1904-1943; Trust Account Books, 1872-1947. Long Clawson Chapel : Trust Account Book, 1840-1899; Pew Rent Book, 1893-1933. Lyddington Chapel: Trust Minute Books, 1924-1939; Leaders' Meeting Minute Book, 1936-1938. Oakham Chapel: Trust Minute Book, 1910-1935. 92 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHltOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Somerby Chapel: Trust Account Books, 1842-1930. Stonesby Chapel : Trust Account Book, 1927-1957. Waltham Chapel: Trust Minute Books, 1913-1951; Trust Account Books, 1842- 1937. Whissendine Chapel: Trust Minute Book, 1935-1959; Account Book, 1874-1959, (b) Primitive Methodist Circuits (Melton Mowbray and Oakham): Quarterly Meet­ ing Minute Books, 1836-1935; Quarterly Meeting Minute Books (Oakham Section), 1869-1909. Sherard Street Chapel, Melton Mowbray: Trust Minute Books, 1891- 1965; Leaders' Meeting Minute Books, 1896-1965. Asfordby Chapel: Trust Minute Book, 1934-1951; Trust Account Book, 1906-1949. Long Clawson Chapel: Trust Account Book, 1920-1935. Chapel: Trust Minute and Account Books, 1856-1951. Minute Book of Methodist Union Committee Melton Mowbray, 1931-1932; Circuits Amalgamation Scheme Minute Book, 1935; Amalgamation of Sage Cross and Oakham Circuits, 1940-1941; Circuit plan of Sage Cross and Sherard Street Circuits, 1938. Non-Parochial Registers: Microfilm copies of the registers of noncomformist churches kept at the Public Record Office, : (Bi= births; Ba= baptisms; Bu= burials) Anstey-Methodist (Founded 1803): 1810-1837 (Bi, Ba) Arnesby-Baptist (1667) : 1752-1836 (Bi) Ashby-de-la-Zouch-Independent (Pre 1700): 1812-1837 (Bi, Ba) Ashby-de-la-Zouch-Methodist (1798): 1797-1837 (Bi, Ba) Bardon Park-Presbyterian (1690) : 1756-1837 (Bi, Ba) Castle Donington-Baptist (1774): 1786-1835 (Bi, Bu) Castle Donington-Methodist (1823) : 1827-1837 (Bi, Ba) Earl Shi/ton-Independent (1810) : 1810-1838 (Bi, Ba) Fleckney-Baptist (1790): 1799-1836 (Bi) Great Glen-Methodist (1826): 1826-1837 (Bi, Ba) Grifjydam-Methodist (1795): 1795-1837 (Bi, Ba) Hinckley (Chapel Street)-lndependent (1766): 1767-1836 (Bi, Ba) Hinckley (Spring Gardens)-Baptist (1763): 1810-1837 (Bi) Hinckley-Presbyterian (1700) : 1706-1837 (Bi, Ba); 1813-1837 (Bu) Hinckley-Methodist (1781): 1796-1837 (Bi, Ba) -Baptist (1752): 1785-1837 (Bi) Kibworth Harcourt-Independent (1700) : 1806-1837 (Bi, Ba) (Bond Street)-Independent (1800): 1801-1836 (Bi. Ba); 1824-1836 (Bu) Leicester (Dover Street)-Baptist (1824): 1817-1837 (Bi) Leicester (Friar Lane)-Baptist (1688): 18o6-1837 (Bi) Leicester (Charles Street)-Baptist (1831) : 1831-1837 (Bu) Leicester (Gallowtree Gate)-Independent (1820): 1823-1837 (Bi, Ba, Bu) Leicester (Great Meeting)-Presbyterian (1708): 17n-1838 (Bi, Bu); 1773-1837 (Bu) Leicester (Bishop Street)-Methodist (1796) : 1792-1837 (Bi, Ba) Leicester (Free School Lane)-Independent (1800) : 1813-1833 (Ba, Bi) Leicester (George Street)-Methodist (1821): 1823-1837 (Bi, Ba) -Baptist (1799): 1794-1837 (Bi) Loughborough-Presbyterian: 1791-1836 (Bi, Ba) Loughborough-Baptist (1826) : 18n-1837 (Bi) Loughborough-Independent (1828): 1826-1837 (Bi, Ba) Loughborough (High Street)-Methodist (1828) : 1800-1836 (Bi, Ba) Loughborough (Dead Lane)-Methodist: 1828-1837 (Bi, Ba) Loughborough (Moira Street)-Swedenborgian : 1828-1857 (Bi, Ba) -lndependent (1730): 1733-1832 (Bi, Ba) Lutterworth-Independent (1730): 1832-1837 (Bi, Ba) -Independent (1799): 1812-1836 (Ba) Market Harborough-Independent (1694): 1752-1837 (Bi, Ba, Bu) Market Harborough-Baptist (1831): 1828-1836 (Bi) Market Harborough-Methodist (1813): 1814-1837 (Bi) LEICESTERSHIRE RECORD OFFICE 93

Medbourne-Methodist (1798): 1804-1830 (Bi, Ba) Melton Mowbray-Independent (1821): 1822-1837 (Bi, Ba, Bu) Melton Mowbray-Methodist (1812): 1813-1837 (Ba) Melton Mowbray-Primitive Methodist (1835): 1835-1837 (Bi, Ba) Mountsorrel-Methodist (1810): 1804-1838 (Bi, Ba) Narborough-Presbyterian (1706): 1755-1837 (Bi, Ba) Newton Burgo/and-Independent (1799): 1803-1835 (Ba) Quomdon-Baptist (1803): 1786-1837 (Bi) -Baptist (1800): 1791-1837 (Bi) Magna-Independent: 1825-1836 (Bi, Ba) -Baptist (1690): 1754-1837 (Bi) -Methodist (1818): 1818-1836 (Bi, Ba) -Methodist (1717): 1823-1837 (Bi, Ba) Syston-Baptist: 1827-1835 (Bi) Thurlaston-Baptist (1813): 1815-1837 (Bi) Ullesthorpe-Independent (1805): 1805-1837 (Bi, Ba); 1820-1831 (Bu) Whitwick-Primitive Methodist (1810): 1822-1837 (Ba) Magna-Independent (1730): 1772-1837 (Bi, Ba); 1805-1837 (Bu) Woodhouse Eaves-Baptist (1796): 1799-1837 (Bi)

EDUCATION RECORDS 1. Anstey School Log Book of teacher at the Handicraft Centre, 1920-1951. 2. Ashby Magna Church of School Log Books, 1897-1964; School Fund Account Books, 1955-1964. 3. Edmondthorpe Church of England School Log Books, 1889-1966; Admission Register, 1913-1966. 4. Loughborough College. Volumes (16) of press cuttings and letters relating to (a) the career of Dr. H. Schofield (b) the development of Loughborough College (c) educational affairs in Loughborough, 1919-1966; Volume of personal press cuttings of Dr. H. Schofield, 1914-1919; Volume of press cuttings of general interest re Loughborough, education and scientific matters, 1920-1925; Photographs of the opening of Rutland Hall, Loughborough, 1932. 5. South Kilworth Church of England School Managers' Minute Book, 1903-1953; Treasurers' Cash Book, 1892-1900; Ledger, 1932-1948; Trust Deed, 1944; Deeds and papers re school recreation ground, 1907-1951, and papers re school extension, 1905-1908. 6. Theddingworth Church of England School Managers' Minute Book, 1962-1965. 7. Ullesthorpe Church of England School Receipt and Payment Book, 1857-1912. 8. Governors'/ Managers' Minute Book, of the following: Ab-Kettleby County School, 1929-1960; Asfordby Hill County School, 1909-1961; Ashby Ivanhoe Secondary School, 1953-1960; Barrow-on-Soar Church of England and County School, 1950-1964; Burton-on-the-Wolds County School, 1924-1956; Castle Donington Secondary School, 1910-1961; Grammar School, 1909- 1950; Coalville Group of Secondary Schools, 1937-1961; Hose School, 1903-1956; Osgathorpe Grammar School, 1903-1909; Shepshed Hind Leys Secondary School, 1950-1960; Sileby County and Church of England School, 1942-1961; Stathern County School, 1925-1960; Roundhill High School, 1929-1960; Wigston Abington High School, 1955-1963.

ENCLOSURE RECORDS I. Cossington Enclosure Agreement, 1666. 2. North Kilworth Enclosure Award, 1766.

CHARITY RECORDS Minute Book of Mary Joyce Ross' Charity, Blackfordby, 1870-1933. 94 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCH./£0LOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MISCELLANEA Deeds of properties in Burton Overy 1603-1861, Markfield 1695-1780, Tilton-on­ the-Hill 1807-1900, and other Leicestershire parishes; Plan and section of main line of Leicester Swannington Railway, 1832; Correspondence re tithes of Halstead and Whatborough in Tilton, 1842-1850; Arnesby Hearth Tax receipt, 1673; Farm account book and diary of John Simmonds of Butt House, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, 1796-1803; Deed re Oakham Wharfyard, 1849; School Reading Book, 1848 (Bardon Park British School prize); copy of Lloyd's Evening Post, 27 December 1765; Minute Book and Rules (1850) of Melton Mowbray New Association for the Prosecution of Felons, 1827-1875; Account and Cash Books used in the medical practice of Drs. Willan and Fagge, Melton Mowbray, 2 vols., 1898-1915; Drawings, photographs, corres­ pondence, relating to hosiery machinery of William Cotton Ltd., Loughborough, 1896-1918; House of Lords appeal of Earl Ferrers claiming parliamentary writ of summons, 1843 (printed); Essays submitted by old people for competition "l remem­ ber", c.1965; Deeds, sale catalogues, plans of Coalville development, 19th century; Pastoral Letters issued on 30th and 40th anniversaries of founding of Diocese of Leicester; Sale particulars of Lord Donington's estate 1919, and of Christ's College, Cambridge Leicestershire Estate, 1920; Rough plan of J. Goude's farm at Cossington, 1803; Papers re the Francis family, Scalford, 1642-1930.